Ururguay’s Arapey Grande River splits into its tributary the Arapey Chico River

iss074e0046046 (Jan. 5, 2025) --- The Arapey Grande River splits into its tributary, the Arapey Chico River, in northern Uruguay within the Arapey Grande Basin—a region characterized by rolling hills, natural grasslands, and dense woodlands that support a biodiverse ecosystem. The International Space Station was orbiting 268 miles above the Brazil–Uruguay border when this photograph was taken. Credit: NASA/Chris Williams